In a strategic step aimed at boosting power supply in Ibadan, Oyo State, the Federal Government Power Company has commissioned a 63MVA, 132/33kV Mobile Substation at the Eleyele Transmission Substation.
The new substation which was part of the implementation of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), will significantly improve the transmission wheeling capacity by 50.4MW, directly benefiting households and businesses in Eleyele and its environs.
The mobile substation at Eleyele has enabled the radiation of more feeders to Apete, Ologun-Eru, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Sango and Bodija, fostering opportunities for new businesses, such as Fan Milk, to emerge in Eleyele due to the improved electricity supply.
The Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Bolaji Tunji, in a statement quoted the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, as saying that “the commissioning of this mobile substation is a testament to our commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable power to the people of Oyo State and Nigerians.
“The project aligns with the Federal Government’s vision to modernize Nigeria’s power sector and improve the quality of life for our citizens. We are proud to be part of this transformative initiative.
“This Mobile Substation, along with other equipment undergoing installation under the Pilot Phase of the PPI, represents a strategic deployment aimed at improving the transmission capacity constraints by over 1300MW across the nation,” he said.
Also speaking, according to the statement, the Managing Director of FGN Power Company, Mr. Kenny Anuwe, said, “We are delighted to commission this state-of-the-art mobile substation. This achievement underscores our dedication to providing innovative solutions to Nigeria’s power challenges. By strategically deploying these mobile substations, we are addressing critical infrastructure gaps and enhancing the overall power system’s capacity and reliability. We are committed to continuing our efforts to deliver reliable power to all Nigerians. This particular substation, located at Eleyele, holds special significance. It will not only improve power supply to the immediate community but also to the surrounding areas, empowering households and businesses.”
Since inception FGN Power Company has successfully installed, energized, and commissioned eight Power Transformers, contributing an additional 569.6MW to the transmission network. Also, five Mobile Substations have been successfully deployed, contributing an additional 252MW.
With today’s commissioning at Eleyele, an additional 50.4MW is added, bringing the total to six (6) mobile substations, contributing an additional 302.4MW to the transmission network.
Another Mobile Substation at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) is at the cusp of energization to add 50.4MW, making it a total of seven (7) with a combined contribution of 352.8MW.
The Minister said these efforts have resulted in a substantial 922.4MW increase to the national grid’s transmission capacity, 569.6MW from Power Transformers and additional 352.8MW from Mobile Substations.
The newly commissioned substation is part of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), a comprehensive plan to modernize and expand Nigeria’s power infrastructure. This initiative aims to address the nation’s power challenges and ensure a reliable power supply for industrial clusters, commercial hubs, and households to power economic growth.
FGN Power Company (FGNPC) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) mandated to implement the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). FGNPC’s mission is to address infrastructural gaps by investing in end-to-end solutions that will deliver reliable, incremental energy to customers in Nigeria.
In December 2024, the Minister commissioned two 63MVA, 132/33KV mobile substations at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, and Saapade, Ogun State to boost power supply and increase transmission capacity by 100.8MW.
The Ibadan substation improved power supply and enhanced the learning and research environment at the University of Ibadan, while further boosting supplies to Samonda, Ajibode, and environs.
Also in May, this year, the Federal Government approved two major energy projects in Oyo State aimed at fortifying the national grid and addressing persistent power challenges in the State.
The projects included reviving and concessioning the decades-old Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant in Iseyin and construction of a high-capacity new substation located in Lalupon/Ejioku axis of Lagelu local government area, boosting power supply to Iwo road, Monatan, Olodo and the adjoining areas in Ibadan.
The Ikere Plant was originally launched in 1979 under the military regime of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and operationalised in 1980 during President Shehu Shagari’s tenure, the Hydropower Plant will now undergo a significant upgrade from Six Megawatts (MW) to 20MW under a 30-year public-private partnership (PPP) concession.
The 2 x 60 Mega Volt Ampree (MVA), 132/33KV substation in Lalupon/Ejioku in Lagelulocal government would help to alleviate pressure on the grid and improve energy supply.
